Music producer Richard “Biff” Stannard also tweeted his support for the cause, writing “This is so important. And so close to my heart. It’s where the spirit of the Spice Girls’s Music was born. We wrote Wannabe etc here. Please sign xxx”

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Music producer Ben Baptie described Strongroom as a special place, adding that it wasn’t just a haven for music producers but for the recording artists as well. “The cultural relevance of Strongroom is one that cannot be ignored when looking at the musical output in the UK,” he added. “From the original Jamie Reid artwork to the huge outside area to the characteristics of each studio within the building. This is a place where art is made. It is a creative space. It is not something that can be planned or purposefully created, as, like all great art, it is inspired, refined and a one off.

“Making records is not an easy or quick thing but Strongroom is a place where you feel comfortable doing that, and that is not to be ignored. It takes so much hard work from so many talented people over a long period of time to make that happen, and with each record made here it’s importance only grows.”

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